Question 1

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the prefix 'brady-' as used in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'hepatomegaly.' Based on the word parts, what does this condition involve?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the liver

Question 3

Which abbreviation is commonly used for 'myocardial infarction'?

Accepted Answer

MI

Question 4

If a patient is described as having 'polyuria,' what symptom are they experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Excessive urination

Question 5

The suffix '-ectomy' refers to which of the following procedures?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Question 6

A patient presents with 'tachypnea.' What does this term indicate?

Accepted Answer

Rapid breathing

Question 7

Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the joints'?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis

Question 8

The abbreviation 'CVA' stands for which medical condition?

Accepted Answer

Cerebrovascular accident

Question 9

A 'nephrectomy' is a surgical procedure involving which organ?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Question 10

Which term describes a condition of low white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Leukopenia

Question 11

A patient is diagnosed with 'osteoporosis.' What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Porous bones

Question 12

Which of the following best defines the term 'cyanosis'?

Accepted Answer

Bluish discoloration of the skin

Question 13

The prefix 'hyper-' in medical terminology most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Above normal

Question 14

A patient with 'dysphagia' is experiencing difficulty with which function?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing

Question 15

Which abbreviation is used for 'chronic obstructive pulmonary disease'?

Accepted Answer

COPD

Question 16

A 'gastroscopy' is a procedure to visually examine which organ?

Accepted Answer

Stomach

Question 17

Which of the following terms means 'surgical repair of a blood vessel'?

Accepted Answer

Angioplasty

Question 18

A patient is diagnosed with 'hypoglycemia.' What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Low blood sugar

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the term 'hemiplegia'?

Accepted Answer

Paralysis of one side of the body

Question 20

A patient with 'dermatitis' is experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the skin

Medical Terminology Study Guide: Chapters 6–10 (Word Parts, Terminology, and Abbreviations)

Study Guide - Practice Questions